Packing Information

Packing List

  • Water bottle

  • Shorts and t-shirts

  • At least one pair long pants and one long sleeved shirt

  • Sleepwear

  • Underwear and socks sufficient for one week at camp

  • Outfit and equipment for talent show (if needed)

  • Jacket and/or sweatshirt

  • Poncho or rain coat

  • Hat

  • Personal hygiene articles (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.)

  • Two pairs of closed-toe shoes/one pair old shoes or sport sandals that can get wet for canoeing/boating

  • Shower shoes

  • Sleeping bag or bedding & pillow (none is provided)

  • Flashlight (and extra batteries)

  • Bathing suit (swim goggles – optional)

  • Sunscreen lotion & bug spray

  • Towels & washcloths

  • Tie Dye Items: Bring T-shirt, socks, pillowcases, etc. if camper would like to tie dye items (100% cotton works best)

  • Optional items: letters, postcards, stamps, books, decks of cards, etc.

(Please mark all items with camper's name.  Camp Quest is not responsible for lost items.)

 

Important Information

Talent Show

Camp Quest has a talent show. Many campers who would like to participate bring special outfits, props, or music to sing, dance, cheer, hula, or do another act during the show.  If camper would like to bring an instrument or special item for the talent show, please turn in at registration and we will keep it secured in the dining hall so it remains dry and camper can get it out whenever there is free time to practice.

Food/Snacks

While at Camp Quest, campers receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day in the dining hall as well as an evening snack provided by Camp Quest.  In order to avoid dehydration and disrupted sleep cycles, campers are NOT allowed to bring soft drinks or candy to camp.  If campers need additional food beyond what is provided, please choose healthier snacks, such as protein bars/granola bars.  All food items will be turned in at registration, marked with the campers’ names, and kept in a location where counselors can retrieve items for the campers.  No food will be permitted in the cabins since it can invite forest critters.  Any food found in the cabin during the week will be confiscated by Camp Quest staff.

Footwear

Please bring at least two pairs of closed-toe shoes to camp.  Camp is spread out and campers cover a lot of ground walking around camp. Canter’s Cave has great hiking trails, so one pair of shoes should be adequate for hiking.

Electronics

Camp Quest aspires to create a community among its campers and staff.  To ensure all participants are invested in the community, cell phones, DVD players, handheld video games, and any device that transmits a signal outside of camp are not permitted.  

Cameras are permitted. However, they aren’t necessary since we have a staff photographer dedicated to taking pictures throughout the week. Those pictures will be posted online for parents to view and download after camp.

We understanding that participants might need time to unwind, so personal music players (MP3/CD players – your cell phone can not be your music player) are permitted inside of the cabin to be used during designated free time.  Any music players seen outside free time, as well as other electronics seen during camp, will be collected and returned at the end of the week.

 Camp Quest understands that some campers are flying or traveling with somebody other than their parents and might need to bring a cell phone for their travel.  If a camper brings a phone, or any other electronic item that is not permitted at camp, it should be turned over for safe-keeping at registration.  All items will be returned at the end of camp.  

 

 

If you have any questions or would like to discuss any of the information above, please contact Shawn Jeffers at 513.404.8191 or shawn@campquestohio.org

 

Thank you for helping us keep your kids safe and healthy at camp.